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Chicken Stuffed with Apples and Cheddar Cheese

Chicken Stuffed with Apples and Cheddar Cheese

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and pepper for seasoning chicken
  • Butter

Glaze:

  • 3 tablespoons apple preserves
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2½ tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Pound the chicken breasts until they are ½ inch thick. You can use either a meat mallet or a rolling pin. Place flattened chicken on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and place inside refrigerator.

In a dish, combine apple cubes, walnuts, cheddar cheese, kosher salt, pepper, nutmeg and olive oil.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Remove chicken breasts from refrigerator. Place the apple mixture on one half of the chicken breasts. Fold the other side of the breast over the apple mixture—the chicken … Read the rest

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One of the best ways to explore an area is to eat foods that come from there. Local foods and beverages offer an opportunity to enlist and enliven all five senses and, through them, to develop a deeper sense of place. To seek out and enjoy “place-based” foods is a great way to discover a community’s heritage and local identity.

CowIn the Berkshires, as across the world, eating local, traditional dishes connects us to the human stories and traditions behind the meals. The Berkshires is home to a growing number of artisanal food producers who are busy crafting foods that reflect the region’s soil and climate. These farmers, chefs and foragers are building an exciting cultural cuisine rooted in Berkshire-sourced ingredients. A rich selection of unique and memorable eating and drinking experiences can be found in the Berkshires.

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